See answers to previous information requests

Please may I make the following FOI request:

1. Do you have a web-based directory of services/eMarketplace for adult social care: The community directory is the place we hold a list of local and national services.
www.wokingham.gov.uk/directory
a) Is this directory / eMarketplace developed in-house or by an external provider: The software is provided by an external company.
b) If an external provider please provide the name of the supplier: Idox PLC
c) If an external provider please provide the renewal date for the contract: October 2024
d) What is the annual support cost for your directory/eMarketplace: £22,514
e) Are there any plans to review provision of your directory / Marketplace in the next 12 months: We have no plans to renew provision of our directory in the next 12 months]
f) Please provide the name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s) of the individual responsible for the directory / eMarketplace within your organisation: Vanessa Walters - 0118 237 8205
vanessa.walters@wokingham.gov.uk

2. Who oversees the management of personal budgets and direct payments and integrated personal budgets and what are their contact details? – i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s)?
Anita Balmer anita.balmer@wokingham.gov.uk 0118 9746000 & Alice Bateman alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk 0118 9746000

3. Does the LA support the administration, delivery and or/management of Personal health budgets, e.g. on behalf of the NHS Integrated Care Board, and if so, who is the contact at the LA for this and their contact details? - i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s)?
No

4. Does the LA use third party solutions to assist with the delivery and budget management of personal budgets, direct payments or integrated budgets? E.g. pre-paid cards, eWallet solutions etc: Yes
a) If yes, what solution is used, who is the provider and when is the contract due to expire: Pre-paid Financial Services (PFS) ( now known as EML Payments). Contract expiry date is 30.09.2026.
b) If no, is this something that you are considering and who in the LA is the person to contact about this and what are their contact details - i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s): n/a

5. Does the LA have a directory of Personal Assistants and if so, who is the person at the LA who is responsible for this and their contact details - i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s)?
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/care-and-support-adults/assessments-and-support-services/support-home-2/support-confidence#:~:text=Support%20With%20Confidence%20is%20a,the%20Support%20With%20Confidence%20website.

6. Who oversees the provision of personal assistants and what are their contact details - i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s) ?
https://www.westberks.gov.uk/supportwithconfidence

7. Who is the current Director of Finance for ASC within the LA and what are their contact details i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s)?
Graham Ebers Graham.Ebers@wokingham.gov.uk

8. Who is the Integrated Services lead at the LA and what are their contact details - i.e.. name(s), email(s) and telephone number(s)?
Lewis Willing Lewis.Willing@wokingham.gov.uk

9. Is there a Transformation Manager or Personalisation Lead or similar role, if yes please provide job title, name(s), email(s) address?
Wesley.Hedger@wokingham.gov.uk